• ‘We Must Save This City’-Participating youth in an event

    ‘We Must Save This City’-Participating youth in an event

    By Runa Akter, from Dhaka BARCIK recently organized a lecture titled “Urban Climate Crisis and the Role of Youth” at Jarina Sikder Girls High School and College in Dhaka. A total of 65 ninth-grade students actively participated in the event. The session was inaugurated by the ...
  • ‘Shotobari’ Farmers contribute to producing safe foods

    ‘Shotobari’ Farmers contribute to producing safe foods

    By Mukter Hossain from Harirampur, Manikgonj In the char (river island) regions of Harirampur upazila in Manikganj, a quiet transformation is taking place. Through the ‘Shotobari model houses’’ programme supported by BARCIK, farmers are playing a vital role in producing safe and nutritious ...
  • Green Coalition demands Protection of Nature and Wildlife Including Weaver Birds

    Green Coalition demands Protection of Nature and Wildlife Including Weaver Birds

    By Soel Rana from Netrakona A protest rally was held in the courtyard of Netrakona Press Club against the destruction of weaver birds’ nests and violence toward nature, forests, wildlife, hills, and wetlands. The event was organized by Netrakona Green Coalition and the ...
  • Let cloth bags be our daily companion

    Let cloth bags be our daily companion

    By Gunjon Rema from, Kalmakanda Netrakona With the aim to mark World Environment Day 2025 with the theme “No More Plastic Pollution, Time to Stop It Now,” BARCIK organized a special program at Banbora village of Kharnai Union in Kalmakanda Upazila, Netrokona. As part of promoting eco-friendly ...
  • About the Agroecological practices of Purnima Rani

    About the Agroecological practices of Purnima Rani

    By Biswajit Mondal from Shyamnagar, Satkhira In the disaster-prone coastal belt of Shyamnagar often battered by storms, salinity, and unplanned shrimp farming makes crop and rice farming difficult. Yet in this harsh landscape, Purnima Rani (44) of Jelekhali village has built what she proudly ...
  • Anamika’s dreams spread their wings

    Anamika’s dreams spread their wings

    By Rina Akter, from Singair, Manikganj Child marriage remains a grave social problem in Bangladesh. According to UNICEF, nearly 59% of girls here are married before the age of 18, and 22% before they even turn 15. The time meant for learning, laughter, and growth is often stolen from them, ...
  • The Story of Bilnepalpara Agroecology Learning Center

    The Story of Bilnepalpara Agroecology Learning Center

    By Sultana Khatun from Rajshahi Bil Nepalpara is a village in Dorshonpara Union of Paba Upazila, Rajshahi, where over 350 families live. More than 80% of families depend on farming. BARCIK has been working at this village since 2016 to promote agroecology encouraging farmers farming diverse ...
  • A two-day staff capacity development Training Held in Manikganj

    A two-day staff capacity development Training Held in Manikganj

    By Rasheda Akter from Manikganj,  BARCIK recently organized a two-day staff-level capacity development training at Arab Bhaban in Manikganj. All BARCIK field staff from the Manikganj region participated in the workshop. The program began with Regional Coordinator Bimal Roy delivering the ...
  • Human Chain held in Rajshahi demanding cancellation of lease of government Pond

    Human Chain held in Rajshahi demanding cancellation of lease of government Pond

    By Amit Sarkar from Rajshahi A human chain was held recently at Nachol Bus Stand demanding the cancellation of an allegedly irregular lease of the government pond in Barenda village. Holding placards and banners with the slogan “No obstruction to people’s development initiatives,” ...
  • Agroecological practices contributes to solving climate change impacts

    Agroecological practices contributes to solving climate change impacts

    Shahinur Rahman from Singair, Manikganj A youth workshop on agroecology, climate justice, and food sovereignty was recently held in Choto Kaliyakoir village of Baldhara Union, Singair Upazila arranged by BARCIK where 25 youths from different areas of Manikgonj participated. The workshop was ...